Illinois Licensed General Ledger Manager

Managing a team of accounting professionals, the full-time Illinois Licensed General Ledger Manager will oversee payroll accounting, accounts payable, and monthly variance analysis while ensuring the accuracy and compliance of the general ledger in a hybrid work environment. Key Responsibilities Directly manage and develop the accounting team, prioritizing workloads and conducting performance reviews Oversee payroll accounting processes, including journal entries and reconciliations, while maintaining payroll SOPs Perform monthly flux analysis and ensure all accounts owned by the team are audit-ready and compliant Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 6-8+ years of progressive accounting experience with hands-on month-end close responsibilities 2+ years of experience managing or supervising accounting staff Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system is required CPA or active pursuit of CPA is preferred